3D Artist / Animator

Summary

3D Artist / Animator is a key creative role that combines artistic talent, technical skill and a keen sense of motion. The focus is on creating high-quality 3D assets and smooth animations that bring characters, environments, and objects to life. This position requires close collaboration with designers, programmers and the VFX team to deliver a visually engaging and coherent game experience. 

Responsibilities

• Modeling 3D characters, environments, and props 

• Creating UV maps and textures in a PBR workflow 

• Rigging and skinning characters for animation 

• Creating keyframe and looping animations (e.g. walk cycles, action sequences) 

• Optimizing models and animations for game engines 

• Collaborating with designers and developers to integrate assets 

• Iterating and refining based on feedback 

• Maintaining and expanding the asset creation pipeline 

Key Traits

• Artistic sensibility and strong attention to detail 

• Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g. Maya, Blender) 

• Experience with texturing and UV mapping 

• Ability to rig and skin characters for animation 

• Creative mindset and innovative problem-solving skills 

• Strong visualization skills and spatial awareness 

• Solid understanding of animation principles 

• Team-oriented attitude and adaptability 

• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines

Experience

A strong portfolio is a must – we want to see what you've worked on, whether it's modeling, texturing, or animation. Commercial or student projects are both welcome. What matters is that your work shows your personal style, technical skills, and the ability to complete an asset from start to finish. 

Nice to Have

• Experience with motion capture and editing recorded data 

• Knowledge of Substance Painter and other texturing tools 

• Ability to write scripts to automate pipeline tasks (Python, MEL) 

• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine